does anyone know how to remove mold damp from fabric?

Answer 1

Depending on what First, remove loose mold from outer coverings of upholstered articles, mattresses, rugs and carpets by brushing with a broom or stiff brush. Do this outdoors if possible to prevent scattering mildew spores in the house. Next, run a vacuum cleaner attachment over the surface of the article to draw out more of the mold. Remember the mold spores are being drawn into the bag of the vacuum cleaner. If the vacuum cleaner has a disposable bag, remove and dispose of it immediately. If not, empty the bag carefully (preferably outdoors) to avoid scattering mold spores in the house. Do everything conveniently possible to dry, sun and air the article to stop the mold growth. If mildew remains on upholstered articles or mattresses, sponge lightly with thick suds of soap or detergent, and wipe with a clean, damp cloth. In doing this , get as little water on the fabric as possible so the filling does not get wet. Another way to remove mildew on upholstered furniture is to wipe it with a cloth moistened with diluted alcohol. Dry the article thoroughly. Sponge mildewed rugs and carpets with thick suds or a rug shampoo, then remove the suds by wiping with a cloth dampened with clear water. Dry in the sun, if possible. If molds have grown into the inner part of the article, send it to a reliable disinfecting and fumigating service. Such services are listed under "Exterminating and Fumigating" or "Pest Control" in the yellow pages of your telephone book.

Mildew is mold - a living organism that thrives in warm, humid environments. If your clothes become mildewy, your best bet is to act right away. The longer it stays on the fabric, the more time mildew has to weaken or even rot your clothes.


Steps:
1. Take the mildewy clothing outside and brush off any loose mold growth. (You don't want those spores floating around your house.)

2. Leave fabric in the sun to dry out - heat and sun kill mildew.

3. Presoak remaining stains in cold water, then wash in hot water with detergent. Allow to dry in the sun.

4. If stains still persist, sponge the area with diluted chlorine bleach (use 2 tbsp. bleach to 1 qt. water). After about 10 minutes, rinse.

5. Launder as usual, rinse and allow to dry in the sun.

Tips:
Take nonwashable clothing to the drycleaner and identify the stain.

And just to warn you:
Chlorine bleach will damage or ruin silk, wool, nylon or Spandex.
or:
Our boat-cushion covers had quite a bit of mildew on them after a winter on the water. I tried laundry soap and bleach with no luck. TILEX mildew spray for the shower removed all the stains. I had to reapply it in several areas, but the cushions looked like new. I have tried this on several other mildew stains on fabric and it also worked.
Also you could:
Add 3/4 cup white vinegar to a load of wash. It will remove sour smell and mildew from clothes. Repeat until smell is gone; then you may have to use detergent.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I had a quilt that I had stored in a plastic bag and it must have been damp because when I took it out it was covered in mold & mildew. I filled the washer up on delicate with hot water and a scoop of oxyclean powder. I then turned it off and let it sit before it went through the cycle and I left the lid open and I went back in and it smelled horrible and the water was black and foamy. Anyway went through the cycle and it came out good as new!!

Answer 4

You can treat the stains directly with a paste of borax and water then add 2/3 cup of borax into the wash water with your detergent. Borax will kill the mold and its spores so it won't grow back as well as remove that mildew smell. And, it is safe for baby.

Answer 5

Try a mixture of bleach and water, always worked for our black mold!

Goold luck yo!

Answer 6

I think it might depend on the type of fabric. But I would first try poroxide

Answer 7

I put mine in the toilet and then flush it and it seemed to come off. But make sure you hold it cause that little sucker will pull it. =]